Press Release

Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor John Carey today announced that Ohio has been awarded a technical assistance grant to help four institutions of higher learning bolster their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. The non-monetary grant will provide assistance and guidance to Central State University; a partnership between North Central State Community College and The Ohio State University – Mansfield; and Shawnee State University, and will complement the ongoing work in this area for Ohio.

The Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools honored Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor John Carey for decades of public service with the OACCS Lifetime Achievement Award. OACCS recognized Carey at the association’s board meeting today in Columbus. 

Carey was appointed Chancellor by Gov. John Kasich in April 2013. Most recently, he was an administrator at Shawnee State University.

The Ohio Educational Technology Conference has announced the slate of keynote speakers scheduled to present during the 2014 conference, taking place January 27-29 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This year’s theme, Learning in Ohio, speaks to the opportunity for attendees and presenters to focus on statewide progress and initiatives.

COLUMBUS, OH, Oct. 30, 2013 – The Ohio Board of Regents added a new webpage to its www.ohiohighered.org website to spotlight the Quality and Value initiative announced last week by Gov. John R. Kasich and Ohio State University President Emeritus Dr. E. Gordon Gee.

COLUMBUS, OH, Oct. 7, 2013 – The Ohio Board of Regents welcomed Cheryl Hay as its new Deputy Chancellor, Higher Education Workforce Alignment today, and also announced Jeff Robinson as the agency’s communications director.

COLUMBUS, OH, August 1, 2013 – Elizabeth P. Kessler, of New Albany, was appointed to the Ohio Board of Regents by Gov. John Kasich this week. Her term begins immediately and ends on Sept. 20, 2016. The nine-member board advises the Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents.

COLUMBUS, OH, Wednesday, July 24, 2013– Ohio educators will have access to free online professional development, education focused social networking resources and a community of more than  55,000 educators across the country, thanks to a partnership between ilearnOhio and edWeb.net announced today.

Columbus, Ohio/Washington, D.C. (June 6, 2013) – IDG’s Computerworld Honors Program named the Ohio Academic Resources Network (OARnet) as a 2013 Laureate in the “Emerging Technology” category Monday night during its Gala Evening and Awards Ceremony at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. The award program honors visionary applications of information technology promoting positive social, economic and educational change.

COLUMBUS, OH, June 4, 2013 – The Ohio Board of Regents welcomed Matt Whatley as its new Chief of Staff Monday, and also announced a new legislative and policy team. Laura Padgett has been named the agency’s Policy Director and Eli Faes has been named Legislative and Public Affairs Director. Both Padgett and Faes are veterans of the agency, formerly serving as Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Public Affairs Director, respectively.

COLUMBUS, OH, May 30, 2013 – Kurt A. Kaufman, of Waynesfield, was appointed to the Ohio Board of Regents by Gov. John Kasich this week. His term begins immediately and ends on Sept. 20, 2018. The nine-member board advises the chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents.

Kaufman is an attorney who has owned and managed Kaufman Law Office in Lima for the past 16 years. His practice focuses on worker’s compensation, representing both injured workers and employers. His practice areas also include business and probate.